Print Vakem 11 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s content, packaging, posters, social graphics, craft branding, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, quirky, handwritten warmth, casual readability, informal personality, everyday note, hand-drawn, rounded, soft terminals, monoline, bouncy.
This font has a hand-drawn, monoline look with softly rounded strokes and gently irregular curves that keep the rhythm lively without becoming messy. Letterforms are generally narrow and upright, with modest, somewhat uneven proportions that create a natural, written feel. Terminals are blunt and rounded, joins are smooth, and bowls are simple and open; the lowercase shows a short x-height with relatively prominent ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same easy, marker-like construction, maintaining consistent stroke thickness and a casual, slightly bouncy baseline impression.
It works well for cheerful headlines, short paragraphs, and display copy where a personal, hand-rendered voice is desirable—such as kids’ materials, casual packaging, invitations, labels, and social or editorial callouts. It can also support branding for crafts, cafés, or small businesses that want an unpretentious, human feel.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a playful, human warmth that reads like neat handwriting rather than a polished geometric design. Its mild irregularities add charm and personality, making text feel conversational and approachable.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, everyday handwriting with a clean, print-like structure—prioritizing warmth, approachability, and quick readability over strict typographic uniformity.
In longer text, the consistent low-contrast stroke and open counters help maintain clarity, while the narrow set and varied widths create a lively texture. The italics-like motion is subtle (more from stroke gesture than slant), and the punctuation/sample text suggests a steady, readable hand with deliberate simplicity.